DJI Inspire 2 Rumors & Leaks

Everything you need to know about the just released DJI Inspire 2. DJI announced this new prosumer drone at the Los Angeles Control/Create Event on Nov 15th. Take a look at all the Inspire 2 details below.

Breaking DJI Inspire 2 News! Leaked photos, documents and everything else you need to know about the upcoming DJI Inspire 2 release! We analyze the latest Leaks and Rumors. The next release of the Inspire Series is around the corner. Check out what we know about the DJI Inspire 2!

Update: We expect it to be announced at the Nov 15th Event. See below. The rumored Release Date for the DJI Inspire 2 is November 2016. The 8th has been thrown around but we aren’t very certain about this date, as the Mavic launch has caused some manufacturing delays at DJI. We still expect the Inspire 2 announcement in November. There have been leaks about the Phantom 4 Pro as well.

The Video shows a few interesting tidbits besides the amazing Hollywood grade aerial footage. On the Screengrabs below you can get your first “official” peak (see leaked image below in Update 7) of the Inspire 2. First up is a first look at the active Obstacle Avoidance sensors. Similar to the Phantom 4 and Mavic Pro, the Inspire 2 will receive these two forward facing sensors. They are mounted on a special support board that extends from each side of the Inspire 2’s nose.

(Inspire 2 Forward Facing Obstable Avoidance Sensors)

Here is another look at the original leaked image, you can see the Obstacle Sensing Sensors:

Finally, we found this last image sneaked into the teaser video. It appears to either be the base of the Obstacle Avoidance Sensors, meaning the sensors could fold up 90 degrees so they aren’t hanging out towards the front during transport, or the base of the motors.

Expected Release Date DJI Inspire 2: Nov 15th. See Update 8 below. The Inspire 1 Test Report was submitted on Oct. 31 and the Drone was announced 12 days later on Nov 12th. The Inspire 2 Test Report was submitted on Oct 28th, so a Nov 15 announcement is very likely. (EDIT: it’s happening folks!)

There are rumors of the Inspire 2 being able to accept two TB50 batteries at once. We aren’t sure why DJI would go this route unless you could optionally fly with one battery as well. The weight difference from one to two batteries at a time would pose an interesting challenge. We would be surprised if this were actually a feature of the Inspire 2. Currently we don’t buy it.

Update 8: DJI sends out invitations for a November 15th Event.

DJI has begun sending out invitations for their “Control/Create” Event which will take place in Los Angeles on November 15th 2016.

(Invitation to DJI Inspire 2 Event)

UPDATE 7: DJI Inspire 2 image leaked! (Oct 27th)

The first images of the DJI Inspire 2 have been leaked. The photo shows an Inspire 2 sitting in its foam tray used inside the Inspire shipment cases.

The new batteries for the Inspire 2 are rumored to be named TB50, and as seen from the leaked photo above it doesn’t appear to slide in from the top of the quadcopters shell. It may very well slide in from the rear of the drone.

UPDATE 6: DJI Inspire 2 confirmed (Updated Oct 26th)

The recent FCC documentation confirms the arrival of an Inspire 2. Page 9 of the FCC Test Report clearly mentions the use of an “Inspire 2 Charger/Charging Hub” on its Support Equipment List used to charge the new Inspire 2 Remote Control.

DJI Inspire 2 Charger Hub mentioned in FCC Test Report

UPDATE 5: Remote Control for the DJI Inspire 2 – GL6D10A leaked

Just a few days ago on Oct. 6th, DJI filed for an FCC ID Application for a new Remote Control with the FCC ID GL6D10A. Since the Inspire 1 FCC ID is GL658 we are fairly certain this will be the remote control for the much anticipated DJI Inspire 2. An FCC ID is a required piece of identification required for all hardware devices being sold in the United States. Each unique identifier assigned to a device has to be registered with the United States Federal Communications Commission. Before the product can be sold, the manufacturer has to have the device evaluated by an independent lab to ensure it conforms to FCC standards.

Further details on the GL6D10A Remote Control state that it has an input voltage of DC7.4V from its lithium battery, same as the Inspire 1 RC.

If we compare the FCC ID label images from the Inspire 2 to the Inspire 1 we can see that the remote control is practically identical from the bottom.

UPDATE 4: Is this a CAD drawing of the DJI Inspire 2?

(EDIT: this is a CAD drawing of the Inspire 1). The following CAD Drawing of the Inspire 2 has just been leaked. It looks very similar to the Inspire 1.The black dot on the front of the gimbal plate is most likely an FPV camera (Edit: This is a set screw on the Inspire 1) to allow the Pilot to see forward as the camera operator moves the main camera around. The bottom two images appear to be showing off the new hardshell case the Inspire 2 will ship in. See rumored specs below the images:

Leaked DJI Inspire 2 Pro

DJI Inspire 2 with Z3 Camera being assembled

New Hardshell case for Inspire 2

With the release of the Z3 camera we are certain that this will be the camera shipping with the normal DJI Inspire 2. Of course, there will be an Inspire 2 Pro with the X5 camera. The following Specs are rumored to be included in the Inspire 2:

Lightbridge 2 – Low latency 1080P

Z3 camera with 3x optical zoom

Battery life will improve to allow 20min flights with Z3 camera

UPDATE 3: DJI just launched the Zenmuse Z3 Gimbal and Camera. The first camera with optical zoom capabilities. It seems pretty clear that this technology will also be featured on the upcoming Inspire 2. Currently, the camera offers a 3.5x optical zoom and 2x digital zoom utilizing a similar sensor to the X3 camera. It can be mounted on; the Inspire 1 series, Inspire 1 v2.0, Matrice 100 and Matrice 600.

UPDATE 2: A Declaration of Conformity for the DJI Inspire 2 has been leaked. The Declaration of Conformity is a special document which DJI signs to state that the product meets all of the requirements applicable to such class of product. You may recall seeing the letters CE on FCC Stickers on electrical products. CE stands for “Conformité Européenne” which means European Conformity. All products being sold in Europe which are not manufactured in Europe have to have this certification. For us, it means that the process of releasing the DJI Inspire 2 is under way, and we will see other Leaks soon. Subscribe to not miss out on any news! You can do this by clicking the Link or scrolling to the end of this article and filling out the form.

UPDATE: The DJI Inspire 1 just received a hefty price reduction of 35% from $3,099 to $1,999. This is one of the first signs of seeing the DJI Inspire 2 soon.

DJI Inspire 2 Release Date Timeframe

The Inspire 2 Release is arriving in the coming months and we will provide you with the latest leaks and our analysis of everything we have found on the upcoming release of the DJI Inspire 2. We are the leading rumors site for DJI Quadcopters such as the Inspire 1, Phantom 4, Phantom 3 or even products such as the DJI Osmo and the newly released Osmo+. The Inspire 1 was released November 13th, 2014 pointing to a Release Date of the DJI Inspire 2 within the next weeks/months.

Features

The basic structure of the Inspire 2 won’t change too much, the carbon fiber arms with it’s patented raising landing gear, ensures a full 360 degree shot is possible without getting the landing gear in the frame.

DJI Inspire Landing Gear Movement

DJI Inspire 2 Feature Wishlist

The Inspire Series has become the go-to drone for prosumers and professionals alike. The ability to move the camera independantly of the drone body is hugely important for professional video footage. With the X5 camera release the Inspire Series becameSome of the top features we are hoping to see included:

FPV Camera (so the pilot can see which way the Inspire 2 is flying while the camera operator has the camera facing away from the direction of flight)

Longer flight times. 18 minutes for the Inspire 1 Pro with the standard TB47 battery is a bit short. Sure you can get the TB48 for 22min flight time, but those aren’t available in all countries

Better options for lenses on the pro. Currently only a few lenses are officially supported. We would like this number to increase and allow for various types of lenses. Sure this is difficult because the gimbal is made to balance a specific weight, but we hope DJI rises to the challange.

Optical Sensors & Guidance

It makes sense to see at least frontal Guidance Sensors as seen on the Phantom 4

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2 Comments

Conrad Mathias

August 3, 2016

I fly my drone from my boat so I am never at the same place where I originally launched from. it would be great if the new drone defaulted to fly to the transmitter /remote controller as a homebase instead of where it took off from when it flies back to home, Splash 🙁

Conrad, thanks for your comment. We agree a dynamic homepoint would be a great feature for people flying from moving platforms. It is a difficult thing to implement as it would have to use your mobile devices GPS chip which is not as accurate as the GPS/GLONASS system in the Inspire.